DailyDirt: Modern Dentistry

from the urls-we-dig-up dept

Not too many people enjoy going to the dentist -- which probably feeds into the urban legend that dentists have the highest suicide rates. But there may be a few dental developments that'll make going to the dentist a bit less scary. Being fastidious about flossing is a virtue, but for the rest of us who aren't so diligent, technology might help us out. Here are a few stories that might lead to better dental health.

Then maybe eat less starch?

At my last (infrequent) visit, when asked by my dentist if I had changed any eating habits, I said I had started eating low carb. "Ah, that explains the lower plaque this time" she said. In other news... I heard that noise canceling technology is intended to eliminate the excruciating sound of the drill... _awesome_

I imagine many people don't want to comment on modern dentistry because they're afraid of your last recommendation of Mangalitsa pigs meat. But those lacking, those who are superfluous, as we call them, may find it similar in preparation of Boshintang or Gaejangguk. Do you not agree?